Connect with Top Employers at the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event
Join Us August 21 for Exciting Career Opportunities
Don’t miss this chance to meet with leading employers from various industries. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect and grow.
08.21.24 – 1pm-4pm
Daniel Boone Regional Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia
Connect with Top Employers at the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event
Join Us August 21 for Exciting Career Opportunities
Don’t miss this chance to meet with leading employers from various industries. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect and grow.
08.21.24 – 1pm-4pm
Daniel Boone Regional Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia
Highlights from Previous Hiring Events
Pre-Register for the Event
Join Us at the Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event
We encourage all job seekers to pre-register for the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring event to streamline your entry and maximize your opportunities. Click here to pre-register.
Employers interested in participating can register by contacting Nichelle at Nichelle.Pool@dhewd.mo.gov. Don’t miss this chance to connect with a diverse range of employers from various industries!
Featured Employers:
Woodhaven
MU Health Care
IMKO Workforce Solutions
Boone County Sheriff’s Office
Job Finders
SOS Temporary Staffing
Boone County 911 Dispatcher
Compass Health Network
University of Missouri
City of Columbia
SOS Temporary Staffing
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About the Columbia Job Center
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The Workforce Link Podcast with Sundi Jo Graham
The Workforce Link Podcast offers forward thinking conversations for the workforce, linking employers and job seekers to a brighter tomorrow.
Hosted by Sundi Jo Graham from the Central Workforce Development Board, The Workforce Link covers job searching, resume and interview tips, leadership, personal development, and features interviews with industry leaders from the private and public sectors.
Episode 83: How to Make a Great Impression in Your First 90 Days on the Job
You got the job — now what? The first 90 days on a new job are more important than most people realize. Tune in to Episode 83 of The Workforce Link Podcast to find out how to make a great impression, build the right relationships, and set yourself up for long-term success from day one.
Central Region News
Missouri Employment Drops 10,600 Jobs in September, But Annual Growth Continues
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development has released Strategic Plan 2027: Building Missouri’s Future, a roadmap to prepare Missourians for high demand careers and help employers facing talent shortages. The plan sets statewide goals of 60 percent postsecondary attainment and 70 percent labor force participation.
Missouri Employment Drops 10,600 Jobs in September, but Annual Growth Continues
Missouri employment declined by 10,600 jobs in September 2026, while the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.6%. Despite the monthly decrease, the state added 28,400 jobs over the past year, with leisure and hospitality leading annual growth.
MDHEWD Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Highlighting Accessibility and Workforce Opportunities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Learn how Missouri is recognizing the contributions of individuals with disabilities and expanding access to apprenticeships, STEM careers, and workforce training opportunities.
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1107 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 426-6030
sundijo@cwdregion.com
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Central Workforce Development Board, Inc. and COPIC are equal-opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri Relay Services at 711. If needed, call M. Korin Ell at 573-426-6030 ext. 2 for assistance in the translation and understanding of the information in the document(s) you have received. Si necesita asistencia para traducir y entender la información contenida en el documento(s) que recibió, llame al M. Korin Ell 573-426-6030 ext 2.